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The earth's core, consisting largely of iron, helps balance our spinning planet. On the other hand, the core of too many of today's prominent political leaders consists almost entirely of unintended irony, which tends to make them go all wobbly on their political stands. This might be comical were it not so destructive for our nation.
PROTECTING AMERICA BY PULPING BOOKS
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | Posted by Jim Hightower
One especially-ugly word an author never wants to hear is: "pulp."
To pulp a book is not merely to remove it from sale, but literally to destroy it, reducing the... [read more]
A GENTLER NAME FOR PSYCHIC WARFARE
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | Posted by Jim Hightower
When running from the law, one common maneuver that criminals make is to change their names.
Adopting an alias has also been tried as a public relations strategy by corporations... [read more]
Look Out for the Blimp That Doesn't Blink
By I've always wondered: What was the guy who invented bagpipes really trying to make?
Well, at least that wheezing, whining invention turned out to be merely irritating, not actually dangerous. Leave it to the Dr. Strangelovian schemers at the Pentagon, however, to come up with an invention that is both irritating and truly dangerous, as well as being a galloping rip-off of us taxpayers.
ONE MOTHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Thursday, January 1, 2009 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Ordinary Americans can make a big difference, even against great odds, when they dare to stand up and challenge The Powers That Be.
Cheryl Harris dared to confront two of the... [read more]
THE ARMY EXPERIENCE CENTER
Friday, December 5, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
From football to beach volleyball, competitive games can get your juices going.
But the ultimate game, the one that'll give you the greatest rush, is... what? Why, it's war, of course.... [read more]
ONE MOTHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Friday, November 7, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Ordinary Americans can make a big difference, even against great odds, when they dare to stand up and challenge The Powers That Be.
Cheryl Harris dared to confront two of the... [read more]
THE ARMY EXPERIENCE CENTER
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
From football to beach volleyball, competitive games can get your juices going.
But the ultimate game, the one that'll give you the greatest rush, is... what? Why, it's war, of course.... [read more]
BUSH’S EMPTY PROMISE TO WOUNDED VETS
Monday, September 22, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
When Bear Stearns, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae got in a financial crunch, George W was Georgie-on-the-spot, rushing out with a bailout package of more than $130 billion.
But, where is... [read more]
BUSH’S EMPTY PROMISE TO WOUNDED VETS
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 | Posted by Jim Hightower
When Bear Stearns, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae got in a financial crunch, George W was Georgie-on-the-spot, rushing out with a bailout package of more than $130 billion.
But, where is... [read more]
SPREADING WEAPONS IN THE NAME OF PEACE
Hey, Bucko – stop whining about this sour economy, and start thinking about the plight of others.
For example: arms dealers. You've probably paid no attention to the hard fact that... [read more]